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SUMMARY:SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Bruce Damonte \nSpring ARCH TOUR FEST: Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\nInformation regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. \nThe Adaptive Reuse project is designed as a multipurpose hub in the heart of Culver City’s cultural corridor\, the Glorya Kaufman Community Center evokes Cold War–era architecture while its program supports the Wende Museum’s mission to learn from the past in order to inspire social change in the future. The 7\,500-square-foot concrete structure joins the museum’s existing exhibition building\, a former National Guard Armory\, on a long and narrow site. Together\, these buildings form a campus of cultural\, educational\, and social services\, knitted together by a communal landscape. \nTour Led by:\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBrian Wickersham\, FAIA – Founding Partner\, AUX Architecture \nBrian Wickersham\, FAIA\, is the founding partner of AUX Architecture. With more than 25 years of experience\, he creates meaningful spaces that promote creativity and community. Bringing both rigor and spontaneity to his designs\, he cultivates research and collaboration in his Los Angeles studio to produce bespoke architecture that best serves client needs. He likens this robust process to jazz: improvisational and collective. AUX Architecture’s diverse body of work includes award-winning residential and multifamily homes\, retail environments\, art galleries\, and education and cultural arts centers. A native of the Pacific Northwest\, Brian strives to mitigate architecture’s impact on the environment. He integrates care and sustainability into all aspects of the studio. \n  \nArchitect: AUX Architecture\n  \nBuilding Credits:\nGeneral Contractor-Shawmut \nStructural-Nous \nLandscape-SQLA & Michael Boyd \n  \nAIA CES: 1 LU|HSW Approved\nLearning Objectives:\nIdentify how adaptive reuse can transform underutilized structures into vibrant\, multifunctional spaces that address local needs for cultural\, educational\, and social services. \nExamine how reusing an existing structure contributes to sustainability goals by reducing demolition waste and minimizing the environmental impact of new construction. \nEvaluate how the renovated and newly constructed elements of the community center provide inclusive\, ADA-compliant access to programs and public spaces for all users. \nLearn how the adaptive reuse process addresses modern building codes and safety standards\, including seismic upgrades\, fire safety\, and indoor air quality improvements. \nUnderstand the concept of a “Swiss Army Space” and how multifunctional design supports diverse community programming\, promotes mental and social wellbeing\, and enhances local quality of life. \nReview how cross-sector collaboration can activate dormant public assets\, promote civic engagement\, and extend the reach of educational and outreach programs. \n  \nParking Information: \nAmple free parking in the adjacent lot
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/spring-arch-tour-fest-glorya-kaufman-community-center-at-the-wende-museum/
LOCATION:The Wende Museum of the Cold War\, 10808 Culver Blvd\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230
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SUMMARY:SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: Grafton House
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Caitlin Atkinson \nSpring ARCH TOUR FEST: Grafton House\nInformation regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. \nBuilt on a hillock in Echo Park with spectacular views of downtown L.A.\, the AIA Residential Award-winning Grafton House combines the urban living of owner/architect Fredrik Nilsson’s native Stockholm with the vibe of a Southern California treehouse. The single family dwelling – built on a half-lot with an eye to sustainability and small carbon footprint – consists of two cedar-clad volumes stacked upon each other and slid apart to create a large overhang and protected entry as well as a flipped traditional floor plan with bedrooms on the ground floor and living room\, kitchen and dining on the second floor. This is Scandinavia meets East LA in a wooden treehouse. \nTour Led by:\nFredrik Nilsson\, AIA – Founding Principal\, Studio Nilsson \nRaised in Stockholm\, Sweden\, Fredrik Nilsson attended Sci Arc and has worked on numerous award-winning projects in Los Angeles and internationally\, from civic to office to mixed-use residential. In his own practice\, Nilsson strives to intersect the craft of Scandinavian design and architecture with the warmth of Southern California\, the complex metropolis of Los Angeles and other global influences. \n  \nArchitect: Studio Nilsson\n  \nBuilding Credits:\nGeneral Contractor – Casa Vieja \nStructural Engineer – Louis Vasquez \nLandscape Architect – Terremoto \nInterior Designer – Studio Nilsson \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\n(elective CES credit): Participants will explore design strategies for small urban lots\, emphasizing efficient space planning to maximize property use while ensuring privacy and noise mitigation. The session will examine the benefits of an “upside-down” two-story residential floor plan—placing living spaces on upper levels and private areas below—to optimize views and enhance privacy in dense urban environments. Attendees will analyze this case study and best practices to integrate these concepts into sustainable and context-sensitive residential designs.\n(elective CES credit): Participants will explore best practices in cedar wood cladding detailing to enhance the natural warmth and beauty of the material while ensuring long-term durability. The session will cover strategies for preserving cedar using water-based protective treatments\, as well as key detailing techniques to manage moisture\, prevent deterioration\, and maximize the lifespan of the cladding. Attendees will gain an understanding of sustainable maintenance approaches and design solutions that balance aesthetics\, performance\, and environmental responsibility.\n(elective CES credit): Participants will examine strategies for siting buildings to optimize daylighting\, enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The session will explore methods for harvesting natural light\, including orienting bedrooms to capture morning sun and positioning living areas to benefit from afternoon light while mitigating glare and heat gain. Attendees will also learn design techniques for protecting interiors from harsh summer sun through shading devices\, overhangs\, and material selections that balance daylight access with thermal comfort and sustainability.\n(elective CES credit): Participants will explore principles of drought-tolerant site planning and landscaping to enhance sustainability\, reduce water consumption\, and improve site resilience. The session will cover strategies such as xeriscaping\, native and adaptive plant selection\, efficient irrigation techniques\, and soil management practices that support long-term ecological health. Attendees will also examine the impact of impervious paving on stormwater management and learn design solutions\, such as permeable materials and strategic grading\, to reduce runoff\, promote groundwater recharge\, and support sustainable site development.\n\nParking information \nStreet parking available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/spring-arch-tour-fest-grafton-house/
LOCATION:Grafton House\, 1823 Grafton Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026
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